For years, the defense of the Dallas Cowboys has served as a huge roadblock for this team. Things went from bad to worse in 2021 as new defensive coordinator Mike Nolan struggled to implement his system leading to a historically bad year. Then, a breath of fresh air arrived last season in the form of Dan Quinn. Suddenly, the Cowboys defense was a force to be reckoned with.
A big component of the success of the defense came in the form of creating turnovers. The Cowboys were absolutely sensational at taking the ball away. Last year, the team led the league with 34 takeaways as well as ranking first in the league with 26 interceptions.